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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 668.94 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 668.94 and 310.16 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 668.94 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/668.94 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 668.94 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 207,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,478.43/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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